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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 573.50 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 573.50 and 301.02 is: 451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 573.50 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/573.50 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 573.50 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 172,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,634.97/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.57

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